What to expect in Welcome Week 2025, including important dates and events for our undergraduate students. There are lots of events happening in Welcome Week to help you get to know your peers, your School and university life. It's important that you attend your school/programme induction events as this is where you will confirm your attendance and complete your matriculation.All Biological Sciences events are taking place at the King's Buildings Campus.Expand allCollapse allTuesday 9th SeptemberNew Undergraduate Students Welcome, 10:00 - 13:00This event is compulsory for all new undergraduate students in the School of Biological Sciences.Our Director of Teaching will welcome you to the School and give a presentation providing important information about your studies. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your course choices and meet with a Student Adviser. Swann Building, Main Lecture TheatreHealth and Safety Session 13:00 - 14:00This event is compulsory for all new undergraduate students in the School of Biological Sciences. This is one of two sessions running this week and you only need to attend one. This session will cover all aspects of health and safety for working in our labs. Swann Building, Main Lecture TheatreThursday 11th SeptemberLife Begins with Biology, 09:45 - 13:00This event is compulsory for all new Year 1 undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences.This informal session is an opportunity for you to meet other new students. Together you will find out more about what to expect from studying at university, find out about all the support available to you and have the chance to ask any questions you have about university life.Ashworth Building, Lecture Theatre 1Health and Safety Session 13:00 - 14:00This event is compulsory for all new undergraduate students in the School of Biological Sciences. This is one of two sessions running this week and you only need to attend one. This session will cover all aspects of health and safety for working in our labs. Swann Building, Main Lecture TheatreFriday 12th SeptemberUndergraduate Year 2 Welcome Back, 11:00 - 13:00This event is compulsory for all Year 2 undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences.A welcome-back talk led by the Director of Teaching about the year ahead. You will be able to ask any questions you have. You will also meet the student adviser team and your cohort lead. You must attend this event to confirm your attendance.Ashworth Building, Lecture Theatre 1Undergraduate Year 3 Welcome Back, 13:00 - 14:00This event is compulsory for all Year 3 undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences.This is a welcome-back talk led by the Director of Teaching and you will be able to ask any questions you may have. You must attend this event to confirm your attendance.Ashworth Building, Lecture Theatre 1University of Edinburgh Events App Welcome Week is full of academic and social events to help you settle in to university life at Edinburgh. The Events App is an essential tool to explore what is on offer, get organised and make the most of your first week at university.The full Welcome Week 2025 programme of events and activities is now live on the 'UoE Events app'.To find general events in the app choose 'Full Calendar of Events'For Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) student events choose 'Degree-related events', then 'Undergraduate (UG)', then 'Biological Sciences - Undergraduate'Download the University of Edinburgh Event's App If you have any questions about Welcome Week events organised by the School, please contact the Student Experience Team. Student Experience Team School of Biological Sciences Contact details Email: biologystudentexperience@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-06-17
